Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
President Pushing for Nationwide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Details of plan to phase out flavored e-cigarettes from the market expected during the next few weeks
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed
Model Estimates Effect of Probiotics on Costs for Flu-Like Illnesses
Cost savings could include reductions in respiratory tract infections, antibiotic prescriptions, sick days
Studies Look at E-Cigarette Use Linked to Pulmonary Illness
Persons should consider not using e-cigarettes while investigation is ongoing and cause is uncertain
ATS Guideline Outlines Lab Tests for Diagnosis of Fungal Infections
Guideline addresses lab testing for diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary medicine, critical care
Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases
Vitamin E acetate can be dangerous when inhaled, leading to cough, shortness of breath, chest pain
Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’
CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
Short-Term Exposure to PM10 and PM2.5 Affects Mortality
Risk for daily all-cause, cardiovascular, respiratory mortality up with short-term exposure